BYD Sealion 6 (Seal-U) - More EV than you think!

Don't switch off! Just because the BYD Sealion 6 (Seal-U) has a petrol motor does not mean it does not deserve a seat in the electrified vehicle world!

We check out its specifications, comfort, build quality and how it drives. This car can travel 1100 on one tank and charge!

[davejhanssens]

You can also adjust a/c controls by using a 3 finger touch on the screen and sliding up/down for temp and left/right for fan speed.

[futo]

found this out a week ago....Toyota signed up with BYD to use their hybrid platform in their hybrids

BYD has also a variant with a even bigger battery (similar to the Haval H6 HPEV). In Thailand, the Sealion 6 is sold with half of the price of a Honda CR-V.
I prefer the pure BEV version. But a bigger 7-seater with this technology would be a good future replacement of our Mazda CX-8, which is now mostly only use with a lot of people or longer trips.

[xparte]

If you were to buy one of them now, which would you choose out of the Atto 3 or the Sea Lion 6?

[berdugosocials]

I’ve seen this in person and the rear of the car looks good compared to photos. This is a great Nissan Leaf replacement.

[redgod]

For all the chat about Phev's being great for long range travel, we don't see many long range tests / reviews? I'm Phev curious as my job requires doing several hundred open road km's a few times a week but can't find much info on how thirsty they are in the real world

[varunmehandiratta]

Wait for sealion 07 or buy this? I'm torn between phev or an ev. Have a 2017 petrol outlander that is costing too much on fuel(80 kms daily) also the boot on this isn't the best size

[dingbatt]

I can’t help but compare this to the current Seal for equipment levels. It is after all called the “Seal U” in other markets. Specification decisions like having an opening sunroof with a blind in this, but not the Seal. Conversely, no lumbar support in the Sealion, even in the Premium (AWD).
I must admit, I found the Sealion 6 nice to drive and liked the “armchair ride”. I did note a drumming noise at motorway speeds though. It may just be the tires fitted, but would be a deal breaker in buying this vehicle for me.
99% of my daily driving is <90km, so a PHEV would work for me (current EV owner). A bit disappointed the Sealion doesn’t at least match the Seal in towing capability (or the Model Y for that matter).

[ianfox]

I have phev outlander, no spare, no dash cam, no tyre pressure monitors. Checked out sealion 6. NO SPARE TYRE, NO DASH CAM but atto 3 does, that makes no sense the cheaper car has camera. but does have tyre pressure monitoring.

[jaalittle]

Was so keen for this to arrive but was disappointed that the full BEV wasn't being exported to right hand drive countries. Also the boot space is a big let down. Regardless, it looks good and is a good value like all BYD cars. I hope the next version has the goods.

[ellWayify]

Looks like a great car for what it is but also can’t help but feel that it shouldn’t exist. Studies have shown that PHEV’s get driven a lot more on fuel than they need to be